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The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori
Authors and Contributors      By (author) PM Ryan
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 175,Width 121
ISBN/Barcode 9780143011927
ClassificationsDewey:499.442321
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Group (NZ)
Imprint Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd
Publication Date 29 June 2009
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori is a portable reference source for speakers of English and Maori at all levels. This new edition has been fully revised by the author. It features: More than 20,000 entries divided into Maori-English and English-Maori sections -- The most frequently used words in both languages -- A guide to Maori grammar and pronunciation -- A list of common phrases in Maori -- A map of tribal areas, helpful for understanding linguistic variations -- Separate lists of key vocabulary and proverbs -- Indexed pages for quick consultation.

Author Biography

Pa Ryan came to Aotearoa in 1954 after studying in England and Holland. He was sent by the Mill Hill Missionary Society of London, England, which has supplied priests and brothers for the Maori people since 1886. Learning Maori language and customs was always their priority and so he was asked to serve in parishes in Northland and among the Arawa of Rotorua and the Tainui people of Waikato. After seven years he took up a teaching post at Hato Petera College where he taught until 1976. He was then seconded to the Tamaki Maori Mission centred at Te Unga Waka, Epsom, where he is currently chaplain to the marae.